---
name: domain-expertise-template
description: Template for creating domain expertise skills. Copy and customize for your specific domain.
---

# Domain Expertise Template

Copy this template to create your own domain expertise skill.

## Instructions

1. Copy this file to `~/.claude/skills/your-domain/SKILL.md`
2. Replace all `[PLACEHOLDER]` text with your content
3. Customize sections as needed
4. Test and iterate

---

```markdown
---
name: [your-skill-name]
description: Use when [trigger conditions]. Applies [your methodology/framework] for [outcome].
---

<framework_overview>
## What This Is

[One paragraph describing what this expertise covers and why it matters]

## When to Use

- [Trigger situation 1]
- [Trigger situation 2]
- [Trigger situation 3]

## Key Terms

| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| [Term 1] | [Definition] |
| [Term 2] | [Definition] |
</framework_overview>

<principles>
## Core Philosophy

### 1. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]

Example:
- Good: [example of applying this principle well]
- Bad: [example of violating this principle]

### 2. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]

Example:
- Good: [example]
- Bad: [example]

### 3. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]

Example:
- Good: [example]
- Bad: [example]
</principles>

<process>
## The Process

### Step 1: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]

### Step 2: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]

### Step 3: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]
</process>

<templates>
## Output Templates

### [Template Name 1]

```markdown
# [Document Title]

## Section 1
[What goes here]

## Section 2
[What goes here]

## Section 3
[What goes here]
```

### [Template Name 2]

[Another template if needed]
</templates>

<anti-patterns>
## Common Mistakes

### 1. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
**What it looks like**: [Description of the mistake]
**Why it's wrong**: [Consequences]
**Instead**: [Correct approach]

### 2. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
**What it looks like**: [Description]
**Why it's wrong**: [Consequences]
**Instead**: [Correct approach]

### 3. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
**What it looks like**: [Description]
**Why it's wrong**: [Consequences]
**Instead**: [Correct approach]
</anti-patterns>

<intake>
Before I help with [domain], I need to understand:

1. **[Question about scope]**
   - [Option A]
   - [Option B]
   - [Option C]

2. **[Question about context]**
   [Open-ended question]

3. **[Question about constraints]**
   [Open-ended question]

4. **Any specific concerns or requirements?**

**I'll wait for your answers before proceeding.**
</intake>
```

---

## Customization Checklist

- [ ] Updated skill name and description
- [ ] Added 3+ principles with examples
- [ ] Added 3+ process steps
- [ ] Created output templates
- [ ] Added 2+ anti-patterns
- [ ] Created intake questions
- [ ] Tested skill triggers correctly